Category: Entertaining

There’s only 5 reasons to love bacon?! Most of us can think of thousands! Regardless, on National Bacon Lover’s Day, we’ve take the time to narrow it down for you to our top five. Bacon Lovers rejoice; the five recipes below feature the one and only, bacon! Read more about 5 Reasons to Love Bacon …

Whether you are celebrating National Daiquiri Day, a holiday, or just enjoying poolside, daiquiris make a cool choice for summer get-togethers! Daiquiris are loved for their simplicity (often just rum, lime juice, ice, fruit, and sugar) and vivid colors. Transforming your daiquiri into a glamorous (and impressive) cocktail doesn’t have to be complicated. Read more about Rim-tastic Daiquiri & Margarita Rims …

The famous elixir of Madison Avenue’s glam ad men and femme fatales, the martini may pack more mystique than any other American cocktail. You just can’t drink a martini without feeling stylish, polished, and a little bit naughty. June 19’s “National Martini Day,” with its mid-summer arrival, is the perfect cool antidote to hot days […]

There’s nothing like spending quality time with Dad AND creating delicious food…Which is why this Father’s Day, we plan to be Cooking with DAD! Join in on the fun and spend a day cooking with your Dad, we’ve already got it planned out for you with several fun dishes Dad is sure to enjoy. Read more about Cook with DAD! …

It takes someone really brave to be a mother, someone strong to raise a child, and someone special to love someone more than herself.Whether you love her for her care taking, her selflessness, her strong will, or simply just for being your Mom, make her feel special this year for Mother’s Day. In fact, we thought it would be nice to make Mother’s Day just as special as she makes us feel…

Commonly known for Mexican cuisine, parties, parades, music, dancing, and margaritas, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is associated with a celebration of Mexican-American culture. Whether you want to celebrate by making a festive meal at home or you want to have a full-blown party, it is easy and fun to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your own home!

While there are essentials to a party such as décor, entertainment, etc. we find food to be the underlying factor that can make or break a party. Mexican cuisine is full of lively fun flavors, food, and drinks, and makes for the perfect party food. Inclusive of many Mexican cuisine essentials; corn, beans, avocados, tomatoes, chili peppers, and of course margaritas, here are some menu items to turn your Cinco de Mayo into a FIESTA!Read more about Cinco De Mayo ~ Throw a Fiesta …

St. Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, originally began as a cultural and religious feast honoring the foremost patron saint of Ireland (who passed away on March 17). What began as a religious feast, evolved over time into an intentional festival celebrating the heritage and the culture of the Irish with parades, festivals, green beer, and delicious food.

“Mardi Gras” or “Fat Tuesday.” Certainly one HUGE holiday in New Orleans. Considered the last big feast and celebration before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. Mardi Gras is about food, excitement, parades, food, floats, music, beads, food and fun. Did I mention food? Really great food. New Orleans is a melting pot of incredible cuisines. Though no substitution will equal eating in the Crescent City, here are a few simple ways to bring the Big Easy flavor to your next Mardi Gras party. Read more about Mardi Gras Entertaining …

Ah Valentine’s Day. Roses are sent to a secret admirer. Lovers and couples exchange gifts of jewelry, fragrance, lingerie and more. It’s also the time to show someone special that you care.

But nothing says “I care” or “I love you,” than a gift made with love. So why not make a gift with love, from one of the most popular gifts of all. Chocolate. Sure, you could make chocolate truffles, or chocolate cake, but why not make something more unique. Chocolate Pasta. Read more about Sweethearts Chocolate Pasta & Valentine’s Drinks …

When it comes to Game Day snacks (or other special occasions), quick and easy dips can be the star quarterback. Using a simple flavor base from The Spice & Tea Exchange®’s custom Spice Blends, your dips will be MVP candidates, with almost no work.

Many of our custom blends can be combined with sour cream, whipped cream cheese, or Greek yogurt. Refrigerated for 30 minutes or more and the fusion of flavors will develop, scoring you and your dip a touchdown with your guests. Read more about Quick, Impressive Dips …

It’s game time and you’re ready to create your party food menu, but a recipe fumble is the last thing you need. Make sure you have the perfect game plan with these winning recipes: Read more about Easy Football Party Food …

One of the easiest and most versatile foods in our pantry is pasta. It’s a terrific vehicle to get just about any other flavor, sauce, vegetable or meat into our mouths. And, when it comes to entertaining, pasta should be at the top of our go-to list of foods for those very reasons! Instead, most of us pass on the idea because cooking a lot of pasta and keeping it perfectly al dente, not to mention hot, doesn’t ever seem to work. Until now. Read more about Cooking Pasta for a Party …

Quick pickling is a handy little trick to have up your sleeve, especially when vegetables are abundant or rich and spiced foods are on the menu. It’s fast (sometimes as quick as 15 minutes) and if you have a few of The Spice & Tea Exchange®’s most popular blends on hand, you can create a variety of pickling liquids to match just about any meal you’re serving up. Read more about Quick Pickling for the Holidays …

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